Ben Garrido BLAZ

(1928- )

BLAZ, Ben Garrido, a
Delegate from Guam; born in Agana, Guam, February 14, 1928; lived
on the island during the 3 years of Japanese occupation during
World War II; was graduated from the University of Notre Dame,
South Bend, Ind., in 1951; received an M.A. from George Washington
University, Washington, D.C., in 1963; was graduated from the Naval
War College, Newport, R.I., in 1971; commissioned a second
lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1951, awarded the Legion of
Merit, Bronze Medal with Combat “V”, Navy Commendation
Medal, and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, and retired with the
rank of brigadier general in 1980; professor at the University of
Guam 1983-1984; elected as a Republican to the Ninety-ninth and to
the three succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1985-January 3, 1993);
unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1992 to the One Hundred
Third Congress; is a resident of Ordot, Guam.

Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771-Present